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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.40, 360.68 and 144.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.40, 360.68 and 144.94 is: 199.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.40 : 360.68 = 144.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.40/360.68 = 144.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.40x = 360.68 × 144.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.40x = 52,276.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,276.96/261.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.99

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